ADDENDUM TO THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR BID DBE211 - Addendum DBE211 - Extension and Mandatory Requirement

Oct 19, 2026

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Addendum updates the Terms of Reference for Bid DBE211, appointing a service provider or consortium to supply 4042 coding and robotics kits for Grades 7-9 over six months, including a one-day centralized face-to-face training session for selected officials. Paragraph 7.1.6 is revised to require a SITA Product Certificate or written confirmation that certification application is in progress. During robot evaluation, recommended bidders must provide the SITA Product Certificate; failure within the stated period results in disqualification. Tender closing date is extended to 27 July 2026 at 11:00.

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Addendum to Terms of Reference for Bid DBE211

Revised mandatory requirement for SITA product certification

Evaluation condition and disqualification consequence

Tender closing date extension

Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001, Sol Plaatjie House, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa Tel.: (012) 357 3000, Fax: (012) 323 0601, [www.education.gov.za](www.education.gov.za) Ref no: 02617/2026/1 Enquiries: Mrs N Metula Tel: 012 357 3134 [Email: metula.N@dbe.gov.za](Email: metula.N@dbe.gov.za) Dear Bidder ADDENDUM TO THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR BID DBE211: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER OR A CONSORTIUM OF SERVICE PROVIDER (S) TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) WITH 4042 CODING AND ROBOTICS KITS FOR GRADES 7-9 OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, INCLUDING A ONE (1) DAY CENTRALIZED FACE TO FACE TRAINING SESSION FOR SELECTED CODING AND ROBOTICS OFFICIALS ON THE UTILIZATION OF THE RESOURCES 1. Please note that paragraph 7.1.6 of the Terms of Reference, as referenced below, has been revised to list the following as a mandatory requirement: • A SITA Product Certificate or written confirmation from SITA that a certification application for the product is in progress. 2. As a result, during the evaluation of the working robot, the requirement below will apply, as stipulated in paragraph 8.2 of the Terms of Reference: • The recommended bidder/s that submitted a "written confirmation from SITA that a certification application for the product is in progress", must provide SITA Product Certificate. Failure to provide this certificate within the communicated period will result in the bidder's disqualification. 3. The tender closing date is further extended to 27 July 2026 at 11:00 . Basic Education • Basiese Onderwys • Imfundvo Lesisekelo • Ifundosisekelo • IMfundo Eyisisekelo • IMfundo esiSiseko • Dyondzo ya le Hansi Pfunzo ya Mutheo • Thuto ya Motheo • Thuto ya Motheo • Thuto e Potlana ADDENDUM TO THE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR BID DBE211: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER OR A CONSORTIUM OF SERVICE PROVIDER (S) TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) WITH 4042 CODING AND ROBOTICS KITS FOR GRADES 7-9 OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, INCLUDING A ONE (1) DAY CENTRALIZED FACE TO FACE TRAINING SESSION FOR SELECTED CODING AND ROBOTICS OFFICIALS ON THE UTILIZATION OF THE RESOURCES Yours sincerely MR HM MWELI DIRECTOR-GENERAL DATE: 09 JULY 2026 Basic Education • Basiese Onderwys • Imfundvo Lesisekelo • Ifundosisekelo • IMfundo Eyisisekelo • IMfundo esiSiseko • Dyondzo ya le Hansi Pfunzo ya Mutheo • Thuto ya Motheo • Thuto ya Motheo • Thuto e Potlana

FAQs

What key change does the addendum make to the Terms of Reference for Bid DBE211?

It revises paragraph 7.1.6 to make a SITA Product Certificate or written confirmation of an in-progress certification application a mandatory requirement.

What happens if a recommended bidder does not submit the required SITA Product Certificate?

If the bidder recommended on the basis of written confirmation fails to provide the SITA Product Certificate within the communicated period, the bidder is disqualified.

What is the updated tender closing date for Bid DBE211?

The tender closing date is extended to 27 July 2026 at 11:00.

Oct 19, 2026

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